Kevin Barry
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Born in Olean, NY in 1965, Kevin showed signs of musical ability as a very small child.  He was drawn to musical instruments from the moment he could walk.  Many children bang on the piano... but Kevin could bang on it with style.

Kevin got his first guitar when he was 12, by age 13 he was playing in local bars and clubs with musicians  three times his age.  His parents would drive him to the shows and then  wait in the car, listening to the music across the parking lot, to take him home.

Kevin attended Olean High School, where he distinguished himself as a musician playing a variety of instruments and quickly showing his musical skills.

After graduating from High School, Kevin attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston, MA.  Kevin once again demonstrated his musical abilities rising to be one of the schools top guitarists.  After graduating, Berklee asked Kevin to stay on board, but this time as an instructor. 

After college Kevin teamed up with fellow Berklee student Paula Cole.  He also toured with Johnatha Brooke & the Story as well as Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Kevin has recorded with hundreds of musicians and performs frequently both regionally in New England and nationally.